Planning

52433

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

25 May 2022 at 13:50

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

16 May 2022 at 13:35

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process related to the delivery of Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT), also known as radioembolisation, which is aimed at treating unresectable advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) in adults. Interested suppliers are invited to respond to a market engagement exercise, with a significant project reference of 52433. The deadline for submitting completed questionnaires is set for 12 noon on 14th June 2022. The total estimated value for this contract is £26.7 million over a three-year period.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector to engage in advanced treatment solutions, particularly those specialising in radiotherapy and medical devices. As NHS England anticipates a rising demand for this treatment, businesses with expertise in SIRT products, service provisions, and healthcare logistics would be well-positioned to compete. Companies that can demonstrate the capability to meet the specific requirements set out in the market engagement questionnaire are encouraged to participate, as this procurement is critical for expanding patient care solutions within the UK's health services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

52433

Notice Description

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU), on behalf of NHS England (referred to as the Commissioner), is inviting suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to respond to market engagement exercise relating to the delivery of Selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT), which may also be called radioembolisation (RE), as an option for treating unresectable advanced HCC in adults. NICE Technology Appraisal 688, (SIRT), approves Show less description the use of SIRT (both SIR-Spheres and TheraSpheres products) as an option for treating unresectable advanced HCC in adults, only if the products are: * used for people with Child-Pugh grade A liver impairment when conventional transarterial therapies (transarterial embolisation and transarterial chemoembolisation) are inappropriate; and * the company provides SIR Spheres according to the commercial arrangement. In summary, the guidance states: SIR-Spheres and TheraSphere, but not QuiremSpheres, are recommended for treating HCC Link to NICE guidance: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ta688 NICE estimated that demand for this treatment will ramp-up over the next two years, reaching a steady state of around 340 patients by 2023/24, from a base of 80 in 2021-22. Reimbursement will be in 4 parts: * The work up procedure which groups to the core HRG YR54: Percutaneous Transluminal Embolisation of Peripheral Blood Vessel (1 per patient) * The treatment procedure which groups to the HRG YR57Z: Percutaneous, Chemoembolisation or Radioembolisation, of Lesion of Liver (estimated to be an average of c1.62 treatments per patient) * Unbundled radiotherapy SC28Z: Deliver a Fraction of Interstitial Radiotherapy (1 per treatment) * The cost of the microspheres (1 per treatment) The first 3 parts will be added to the fixed and variable elements of the 2022/23 Aligned Payment and Incentive agreements with NHS England Specialised Commissioning. The microspheres can be ordered through NHS Supply Chain as part of NHS England's Specialised Commissioning central procurement route and will be reimbursed via the Visible Cost Model (VCM) which is used for excluded device reimbursement. The estimated value for this contract is PS26.7m* over 3 years *based on list price of microspheres. The market engagement includes a clear outline of the service requirements in a questionnaire for potential providers to respond to, including the key requirements to ascertain the capability of providers. The anticipated contract duration for this service will be 3 years with an option to extend the contract by a further 12 month period, at the Commissioner's discretion. To respond to the market engagement exercise please follow this link https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?B=UK The project reference is 52433 and the closing date for submission of the completed questionnaire is: 12 noon on 14th June 2022.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a504cbd-4042-4902-ba01-e63fb9570a69
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Jun 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 6LH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

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